Systems Engineer
Location: GR, , Athens
Department: Engineering

Company profile:
Upstream’s mission is to revolutionise the way companies market to consumers through cutting edge technology. This is an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people in an environment that embraces individual differences and diversity.We offer a challenging and stimulating environment in which employees have the opportunity to work on a vast range of complex projects at the forefront of technical innovation. We are looking for creative, enthusiastic and open-minded individuals to join our innovative team to help both drive our success and uphold our existing reputation within the marketing technology world.What we believeOur values of integrity, perseverance, innovation and respect are at the heart of our company. Our actions are underpinned by these four values, which have become central to Upstream, providing all of our employees with a clear framework from which to make their decisions.1. Integrity &amp; TrustYou are widely trusted and seen as a direct and truthful individual. You present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeping confidences and admitting mistakes without misrepresenting themselves for personal gain.2. PerseveranceYou pursue work and life with energy, drive and a need to finish; you seldom give up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.3. InnovationYou have good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work and a sense about managing the creative process of others. You have the ability to facilitate effective brainstorming and project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace.4. RespectYou invest time in peers and demonstrates value and reverence for others when due, encouraging co-workers to express opinions and ideas. You promote equality within the workplace, encouraging praise and recognition from employee to employee as well as from the superiors. Professional Development at UpstreamUpstream offers a variety of resources and a range of opportunities to inspire the best possible performance from our employees. Our vast range of departments and global activities provide a strong platform for career development and professional progression. We boast various methods of progression within the company; whether through an upward advancement within a chosen field, expansion across departments or relocation to another office, creating the opportunity to gain both valuable experience and further insight into the international workings of the business. At Upstream, employees have the opportunity to learn new skills, work across different disciplines and global departments and move into new challenges, all within the same company.

Job description:
As a Systems Engineer you will bring domain specific knowledge, skills, and best practices to a team of talented professionals.  You should be able to demonstrate your technical competency at the highest level, delivering mission critical infrastructure and systems and thereby gaining the respect of your peers. Key AccountabilitiesParticipate in the design of information and operational support systems.Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools.Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability.Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.Provide 2nd and 3rd level support.

Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceBSc in Computer Science, Engineering or similar faculties.Minimum of 3 years of installing, configuring, administrating, troubleshooting and internetworking Linux operating systems.Strong experience with virtualization technologies: VMware is a plus; KVM and Openstack are nice to have.Experience in enterprise storage systems (EMC  / IBM) and Brocade fiber switches.Good experience in script programming (bash, perl).Experience in the administration of standard UNIX-based services like Sendmail, DNS, FTP, LDAP, NFS.Experience in cloud-based infrastructure, in particular AWS.Experience in monitoring and automation frameworks like nagios / cacti / cfengine is a plus.Fluency in English (written and spoken)Personal CharacteristicsStrong sense of responsibilityTeam playerAttention to detailAdaptability and perseveranceProblem analysis/solvingPlanning and organisingStress toleranceInternational perspective and cultureEnterprisingSelf-motivation

Benefits:
Salary &amp; Benefits  Includes attractive competitive base salary and benefits, working closely with a highly motivated team in a dynamic and fast paced environment that provides the opportunity for rapid career development.